Brave with a spear (variant of Gerardo)
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Gerard is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Brave with a spear (variant of Gerardo)". Listed origin: Spanish.
jeh-RARD
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Gerard is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Brave with a spear (variant of Gerardo)". Listed origin: Spanish.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is jeh-RARD. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Gerard. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Ger. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Gerard James, Gerard Alexander, Gerard William, Gerard Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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